CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Mike Rutenberg, new defensive coordinator of the Browns, praised his players Thursday for the team’s first win last week at Tampa Bay.
Cleveland’s defense had 2 sacks, one interception and held Baker Mayfield to just 276 passing yards in the win.
Rutenberg and the Browns host Carolina Sunday in the home opener (1 p.m.).
Get your Sunday started at 11 a.m. with a live Tailgate 19, featuring former Browns great Josh Cribbs plus host Mark Schwab and Anthony Lima.
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